how do i remove a cd from an apple cd drive

#HOW DO I REMOVE A CD FROM AN APPLE CD DRIVE HOW TO#
#HOW DO I REMOVE A CD FROM AN APPLE CD DRIVE SOFTWARE#
#HOW DO I REMOVE A CD FROM AN APPLE CD DRIVE WINDOWS#

Shine a flashlight in the drive to determine if a disc or other object is stuck in the drive. If a disc isn't seated correctly, or a foreign object was put in the drive by a child, it can cause the drive tray to randomly eject.

#HOW DO I REMOVE A CD FROM AN APPLE CD DRIVE HOW TO#

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#HOW DO I REMOVE A CD FROM AN APPLE CD DRIVE SOFTWARE#

We suggest selectively disabling non-essential services to help determine what background software is causing your issue. If no viruses are detected, but your computer continues to eject the tray, there may be a service or background program causing the issue. First, make sure you have an antivirus protection program on your computer and that you've scanned your computer for any viruses. However, if the tray is not ejecting in Safe Mode it's likely a program running on your computer is causing your problem. Let the computer sit in Safe Mode, if the tray ejects while in Safe Mode you're encountering one of the other below situations.

#HOW DO I REMOVE A CD FROM AN APPLE CD DRIVE WINDOWS#

To determine if this is the cause, if you're running Microsoft Windows boot the computer into Safe Mode. However, if the tray is randomly opening by itself, another program installed on the computer is causing the problem. The tray opening by itself is a normal function of the program. Don't be alarmed if the tray pops open automatically when your CD-R is finished burning. Programs that are using the drive, such as a software CD player or disc burner, can cause your disc tray to open automatically. It's possible for a software program to open and close your disc drive tray. If you're encountering this issue, try the below recommendations. CD-ROM or other disc tray opens by itselfīelow is a short listing of possible causes that cause a disc drive tray to open by itself. If this is the case, we suggest you replace the drive. If the above recommendations don't work and the drive tray doesn't push in or goes in slowly, the drive gears may be malfunctioning. If you're pushing the tray try pushing the button instead.

Push the button instead of pushing the tray All disc drives support the ability to gently press the tray to put it back into the drive. If you are using the button to put the tray back in the drive try pushing the tray towards the drive instead. If there's a disc in the tray, remove it to make sure it's not causing your problem. Keep in mind that disc drives are not meant to be open, and disassembling the drive will void the warranty and in some cases can damage the drive. If you're concerned about damaging the disc (if not already damaged), you may want to consider removing the drive and disassembling it. If a disc is stuck in the drive try using a pair of needle nose pliers and remove the disc. If a disc isn't seated correctly, or a foreign object was put in the drive by a child, it can cause the drive tray to remain out. However, the steps below can still be attempted before replacing the drive. Updated: by Computer Hope CD-ROM or other disc tray does not closeĪ CD-ROM or other disc drive tray that does not close or remain in the drive is often an indication of a hardware failure.

How do i remove a cd from an apple cd drive